Nashua Angels
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The Nashua Angels were a minor league baseball team that lasted only one season, 1983. Located in Nashua, New Hampshire
, they were affiliated with the California Angels and played in the Eastern League. Their home ballpark was Holman Stadium
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Under manager Winston Llenas
, they went 60-80 in their only season of existence, finishing sixth in the league. When the team's affiliation changed to the Pittsburgh Pirates after the season, the team was renamed the Nashua Pirates.
Even Winston Llenas, the manager, appeared in a game.
Nashua, New Hampshire
-Climate:-Demographics:As of the census of 2010, there were 86,494 people, 35,044 households, and 21,876 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,719.9 people per square mile . There were 37,168 housing units at an average density of 1,202.8 per square mile...
, they were affiliated with the California Angels and played in the Eastern League. Their home ballpark was Holman Stadium
Holman Stadium (Nashua)
Holman Stadium is a baseball stadium in Nashua, New Hampshire. It was constructed in 1937, as a multi-purpose stadium, by the City of Nashua. The official seating capacity is 4,375 people. Holman is currently the home of the Nashua Silver Knights of the Futures Collegiate Baseball League...
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Under manager Winston Llenas
Winston Llenas
Winston Enriquillo Llenas Davila ' is a former Major League Baseball infielder/outfielder who played for the California Angels from 1968 to 1969, and again from 1972 to 1975...
, they went 60-80 in their only season of existence, finishing sixth in the league. When the team's affiliation changed to the Pittsburgh Pirates after the season, the team was renamed the Nashua Pirates.
Notable alumni
Although they lasted only a season, many major league baseball players played for them. They include:- Jim BeswickJim BeswickJames William Beswick was a Major League Baseball outfielder who appeared in 17 games for the San Diego Padres in . He was a switch hitter and threw right-handed.-Career:...
- Craig GerberCraig GerberCraig Stuart Gerber is a retired professional baseball player who played 1 season for the California Angels of Major League Baseball.He was a 20th round draft pick in the 1981 Major League Baseball draft....
- Kirk McCaskillKirk McCaskillKirk Edward McCaskill is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher and a retired professional hockey player....
- Bill MooneyhamBill MooneyhamWilliam Craig Mooneyham is a former major league baseball pitcher for the Oakland Athletics.Mooneyham attended Merced Junior College. He was originally drafted in in the 1st round . He made his major league debut on April 19, 1986 with Oakland...
- Gus PolidorGus PolidorGustavo Adolfo Polidor González [poh-lee-DOR], , was a shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for the California Angels , Milwaukee Brewers and Florida Marlins . He was born in Caracas, Venezuela.His best year was 1987 with the Angels, when he hit for a .263 batting average, with 2 homers...
- Sap RandallSap RandallJames Odell "Sap" Randall was a first baseman in Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago White Sox in 1988.-External links:...
- Ron RomanickRon RomanickRonald James Romanick is a Major League Baseball pitching coach and a former Major League Baseball pitcher. In 2011, he was the Oakland Athletics pitching coach. After the 2011 season, Romanick's contract was not renewed by Oakland in anticipation of new manager Bob Melvin bringing in his own...
- Dave SmithDave Smith (pitcher, born 1957)David Wayne Smith is a former professional baseball pitcher. Smith pitched in five games in Major League Baseball in and for the California Angels. He played baseball in college for the Lamar University Cardinals.-References:...
- Devon White
Even Winston Llenas, the manager, appeared in a game.